Admission to Zoo Boo 2025 - NEW Zoo & Adventure Park

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Spooky season is officially here and we that means North
Shore Bank Zoo Boo is coming! Join us for family-friendly,
spooktacular fun on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays
from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. throughout the month of October on the
following dates: October 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, and 25th.

North Shore Bank Zoo Boo is an annual Halloween tradition
you won’t want to miss. Adults and kids alike are encouraged to wear your
costumes and bring your trick-or-treat bags to collect candy as you stop at the
many Treat and Activity Stations around the Zoo. Kids can play games and spend
some time in the bounce house before or after you see the animals and enjoy all
the amazing decorations. In fact, North Shore Bank Zoo Boo features the largest
collection of skeleton scene displays in the area! While you’re looking at
the decorations, you’ll want to play the Zoo Boo Skeleton Safari game
to find our fan-favorite skeletons (like the Scary Fairy Queen and Terror
Swift!) making mischief around the zoo. Enjoy the 200+ carved pumpkins
lining the zoo’s pathways as you complete the scavenger hunt. Then stop by
the Prize Table before you leave so kids can choose a prize
just for playing. Of course, for the bravest zoo guests – you’ll want to take a
walk (or two or three!) through the Haunted Zoo Zone – if you
dare!

Tickets for North Shore Bank Zoo Boo are $15 each (kids
under 3 are free) or $20 each for a Combo Zoo Boo + Canopy Tour
Ticket. Combo tickets allow you to enjoy all the fun of North Shore
Bank Zoo Boo PLUS a walk on the Neil Anderson Canopy Tour, where you can enjoy
even more decorations and Halloween-themed fun! Zoo gates close 30 minutes
prior to the event end time and the Canopy Tour’s last departure will be at
7:00 p.m. on Fridays and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays, so plan ahead to give yourself
enough time to enjoy both experiences. You can enter the Zoo anytime after the
event begins, up until 30 minutes before closing time. Zoo Pass Members receive
a 20% discount that will automatically apply to your online shopping cart when
you’re logged into your membership account. Instructions for accessing your
account are found online at newzoo.org.

Please note: The NEW Zoo will close at 3:00
p.m. on Zoo Boo Fridays and 1:00 p.m. on
Zoo Boo Saturdays so we can prepare for the event.

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DO MORE AT THE ZOO!!

Zoo Classes & Zoo Tours
The NEW Zoo makes teaching easier for you!  Our educational programs meet national as well as Wisconsin state standards. We can supplement teacher curricula in innovative ways.

Zoo Class Topics
Our classes provide students with unique educational opportunities in understanding a variety of science concepts including: interdependence, environmental changes, animal habitats and adaptations, and conservation.  We can adapt our programs (listed below) for nearly any age group. We can also create a program specifically for your class. Zoo Classes take place in our Education & Conservation Center Classroom.

Animal Storytime (Not available as a Virtual Program)
This 30-minute program is specially designed for our youngest audiences. We’ll share one or two animal-themed story books with the children, then introduce the audience to several different live animals – some of which they may be able to touch (depending upon audience age and other factors determined day of the program). 
Recommended for ages 5 and under.
This program is best for audiences of 35 participants max. If you have a larger group, we prefer that you split into smaller groups to better accommodate.

Fur, Feathers, Shells & Scales
This 30-minute session provides a basic introduction to animal classification focuses on animal ‘coverings’ to teach the differences among mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates.
Recommended for grades Pre-K and K.

Creatures Have Class
This slightly-more advanced classification program discusses four of the five major groups of vertebrates. Students will learn which groups do and don’t lay eggs, drink milk, have scales and more. 
Recommended for grades 1 and 2.

Home Sweet Habitat
Students will travel the world as they discover different habitat types and the variety of animals that are found within them.
Recommended for grades 1 through 4. 

Animal Adaptations
This class defines and then focuses on physical and behavioral adaptations that animals have to survive in their environments. 
Recommended for grades 4 through 6.

Conservation Connection
Students will examine five major causes of species endangerment and extinctions worldwide.  Included is discussion on daily actions students can take to help protect animals and their environments. 
Recommended for grades 6 through 12.

Wild Careers
In this class, students will learn about career options working with animals in the “zoo world.” From Zookeepers to Veterinarians, many jobs are important to provide animals a healthy and enriching life. Included is discussion on what students can do to prepare themselves now for an animal career.
Recommended for grades 9 through 12. 

Custom Zoo Class Programs
If your class is studying a specific theme or topic, let us know – we can create a custom class program to fit your needs!

See an Animal, Be an Animal
These classes combine the Zoo with the Adventure Park in a comfortable indoor environment! Students will see animals up-close while learning about the topic, then do an interactive, adventure-themed activity. Program attendees do not need to pay admission to the NEW Zoo to participate; if you choose not to add admission to your visit, our staff will walk your
group members to and from the indoor program location. Zoo admission is optional.

 Home School Workshops
The NEW Zoo & Adventure Park is pleased to offer programs for home-schooled students.  Home School Workshops are open to all home-schooled students in grades 3rd through 8th.  These drop-off programs include live animal encounters and zoo tours, along with games and other fun activities where students will have hands-on learning opportunities. Students should dress in layers, bringing clothing appropriate for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Discovery Zone
The Discovery Zone offers a multitude of activities for kids and families. With plenty of benches and lots of shade, you can feel free to stay awhile! All Discovery Zone activities are free with zoo admission. Kids can enjoy self-guided, hands-on play with a nature playground, mud kitchen, dinosaur dig box, magnification station and balance scale, a rope tunnel climber, scavenger hunt and habitat puzzle games, and more! 
Smile, say “cheese!” and make some memories with family-friendly photo opportunities.
Three new animal habitats provide homes for animals that used to leave behind the scenes.
Discovery Zone is open seasonally and may be closed during inclement weather. 

Shelter Rentals and Picnics
Nestled among the pines are playground areas, grills, volleyball courts and a ball diamond. Two shelters within the Reforestation Camp (outside of the Zoo) may also be rented for picnics and special events – call the Brown County Park Department at 920-448-6242.  You can also rent the Education Classroom OR the Safari Clubhouse room.  Visit our Party page for more information.

Camping, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Outdoor Adventure
The Reforestation Camp offers a wide variety of year-round adventures, including camping, hiking, horseback riding trails, fat tire bike trails, snowmobile trails, and more.

Behind the Scenes Programs
The NEW Zoo’s Education Department has a wide variety of programs available for nearly any audience or group.  We cater to the young and to the young-at-heart!  If you are interested in adding a little “something extra” to your zoo visit, consider booking an educational program with us.  All of the programs listed below are appropriate for small groups, including families.  As we work through the new safety changes, we may offer programs we have had in the past or new programs, so check back often.

Small Group Programs
“Wild Encounters” are private group programs get you up-close and personal with select zoo critters. Geared towards small groups of up to 8* people, Wild Encounters provide a wonderful way to make your visit a once-in-a lifetime experience!  *Additional guests may be added, depending on program.

Behind-the-Scenes Tours
Join Zoo experts behind-the-scenes at the NEW Zoo for an Insider’s Encounter. You’ll learn all about the wild ways zoo staff care for animals while hearing stories and enjoying experiences you can’t get anywhere else. Every Insider’s Encounter includes behind-the-scenes tours and meeting live animals!

Zookeeper for a Day
This popular program provides hands-on experience making animal diets, cleaning exhibits, and more!  Perfect for children (ages 8 and up) who love animals and want to know what it’s like to work with them.  This program can be purchased as a gift – and it makes a great one!  Visit the Wild Encounters page for details.

Scout programs, Birthday Parties, tent rentals for your group’s meetings or corporate events, and so much more!!!

Visit:   https://newzoo.org/

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